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Evangeline Lupanov, who interns at the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, hopes to combine her love of music, art, and fitness into a career in recreational therapy.

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Prepare for a career in sports management, recreation, or sports promotion with this degree from EMU. If you love sports and recreation and want to provide opportunities for others to enjoy sports too, this is the right degree for you. 

As a collaboration between our health and physical education program and our business department you will learn the business of sports management as well as the necessary skills for leadership in recreational programs.

  • Why study at EMU?

    At EMU you will benefit from

    1-on-1 faculty mentoring

    Integration of business courses with health and physical education courses.

    Develop global awareness and an appreciation of diverse cultures through intercultural study.

    Choose a minor in coaching or kinesiology or a concentration in sports psychology to round out your studies and prepare for your career. 

  • Student Opportunities/Internships
     Gain valuable experience during sophomore practicum and senior internship opportunities designed to match your career goals.
  • Careers/Outcomes

    The following post-EMU paths (career or grad school) would be possible for the RLASS graduate depending upon the student’s chosen minor:

    • Recreation program director
    • Community recreation
    • Camp director
    • Camp program director
    • Municipal recreation specialist
    • Youth sports program director
    • Adult fitness or sports club management
    • Sports information director
    • Developmental club sport
    • Athletic coach
    • Youth pastor/ministry
    • Sport marketing
    • Campus intramurals/recreation

    Graduate School

    • Sport Management
    • Sport Marketing
    • Recreation Leadership
    • Seminary
  • Affordability
    • 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
    • The average assistance package is over $37,000
    • Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year

    Financial aid packages often include:

    Learn more by contacting  EMU's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.

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Coaches and Scouts

$33,943
Average Salary

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

$29,853
Average Salary

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

$34,968
Average Salary

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

Recreation Workers

$25,288
Average Salary

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.

Recreational Therapists

$48,181
Average Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

$59,823
Average Salary

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.

The above data was drawn from ONet and is intended for informational purposes only.

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Curriculum

The recreation and sport management major consists of the following courses for a total of 42 SH:

  • BUAD 101 Business at EMU - 3  
  • BUAD 221 Principles of Management - 3  
  • CIS 211 Spreadsheet and Data Management - 1  
  • LEAD 300 Leadership Theory and Practice - 3  
  • PE 301 Adapted Physical Education - 3  
  • PE 302 Motor Learning - 2  
  • PXD 341 Mediation and Facilitation - 3  
  • RSM 101 Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Recreation - 3  
  • RSM 211 Sophomore Practicum - 1  
  • RSM 305 Risk Management in Recreation and Sport - 3  
  • *RSM 309 Recreation and Sport Program and Event Planning - 3  
  • *RSM 402 Facility Design and Supervision - 2  
  • RSM 405 Recreation and Sport Administration - 3  
  • +RSM 411 Senior Internship - 4  
  • PEG 118 Lifeguarding (or satisfied by outside certification)   OR HE 201 First Aid (or satisfied by outside certification) - 1  

+ RSM Senior Internship may be satisfied with WCSC internship; requires senior standing

Choose two of the following courses:

  • *PEM 141 Teaching Individual Sports - 2  
  • *PEM 142 Teaching Team Sports - 2  
  • PEM 143 Fitness, Conditioning and Strength Training - 2  
  • *PEM 144 Experiential Education and Recreational Games - 2 
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